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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is there alarm shelving and some refresher training?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "B"?
Field instrument to PLC is best defined by which of the answers below?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a capabilities or features of a specified device would be contained in which of the text files below?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy involved in evaluating changes to the alarm system?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as confirming adherence to all relevant codes for SCADA applications in advance?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the ESD system?
Of the answers below, which one is not an advantage of fiber optic cables?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would describe the red number in the picture below?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the bridge interacts with?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the holding registers addresses?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
Which of the solutions below is best used with analog transmissions in the field to help prevent errors in transmissions?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a single controlling device commences communication with the responding devices attached to the same network?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the value may be useful, but of diminished quality?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
Which of the answers below best reflects the power range that is transmitted to field devices when the Foundation fieldbus H1 is operating?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to anticipate the tendencies of a process by the creation of a short term measurement values plot?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device